The Receipts for One Showing of a Movie Were $775

question 72

Short Answer

The receipts for one showing of a movie were $775 for an audience of 150 people. The ticket prices were $7.00 for adults and $4.50 for children under age 12 and adults over age 65. How many adult tickets were sold?
________ adult tickets

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